Mary Byrne, Author at The Belmont Voice

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Bright Horizons Co-Founder Shares Her Legacy of Service

October 20, 2025

Editor’s Note: On Thursday, Nov. 6, The Belmont Voice will host its first community event, welcoming Linda Mason, in conversation with GBH News Senior Editor Stephanie Leydon, and Rick Doblin, in conversation with Media Consultant Greg Stone, to the First Church on…

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Sports Complex Opening Day Draws Nearer as Ice Surface is Laid Down

October 19, 2025

When Dante Muzzioli reflects on the former municipal skating rink, one thing in particular was missing: a skate rental shop. “There are people who don’t own skates … who would love to learn to skate,” he said, noting a single pair can…

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Library on Track for Early 2026 Opening

October 17, 2025

The municipal rink is weeks shy of its grand opening, and the new library, located just across the street, will be following in its footsteps. “It’s pretty exciting,” said Library Director Peter Struzziero. “I’m working on my 11th year, and I’ve been…

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Select Board Names Consultant in Chief Search

October 15, 2025

Pending reference checks, the Select Board has selected a consultant to aid in the search for a police chief. John Parow of John Parow Consulting & Associates was selected from the two bids received by the town. The board agreed to a…

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Town Meeting to Consider Local Option Room Tax

October 14, 2025

Though the Belmont Center overlay itself won’t be on the special Town Meeting warrant in October, one article will address the potential addition of hotels as an authorized use in the overlay district. Specifically, the article on the warrant—signed by the Select…

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Belmont Education Association President Campaigns for MTA Leadership Post

October 9, 2025

Belmont Education Association President John Sullivan has pulled nomination papers to run for president of the Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA). “I’m interested in making sure the statewide union is member-led,” he said. According to the MTA’s nomination form, Sullivan is seeking a…

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Despite Challenges, October Town Meeting Will Be Hybrid

October 6, 2025

Despite the burden it places on town staff, the October special Town Meeting will be held in a hybrid format. To reduce the need for her staff to use compensatory time — as that department doesn’t have an overtime budget — Town…

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Select Board to Vet Potential Consultants for Police Chief Search

October 2, 2025

The town received two responses to its request for proposals for consulting firms that will aid the Select Board in the search for a police chief. The two firms, Parow Consulting & Associates and Municipal Resources Inc., have been invited to be…

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UPDATE: Employee of After School Program in Belmont Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

October 2, 2025

Stephen McDonough, who was an employee of the Butler Extended Day Program, is facing child pornography charges following his arrest by State Police last week. According to court records, McDonough, 60, was charged with one count of possession of child pornography and…

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Districts Could Reinvest Belmont Parking Revenue

October 2, 2025

Every year, hundreds of thousands of dollars in parking revenue, a majority of which comes from fines, is funneled into the town’s General Fund to be spent in various ways around town — sometimes in ways that may not be immediately visible…